Nathalie
Girl name · 59 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nathalie: 59 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 1988.
Nathalie is a French variant of Natalie, which itself derives from the Latin *natālis* (dies), meaning "birthday" with specific reference to the birthday of Christ. This gives the name a strong Christmas-season association. The most famous bearer is probably the French-Canadian singer Nathalie Cardone, though many will recall the actress Nathalie Baye. The root *natalis* also lies behind the Roman name Natalia, and places like Natal in Brazil share the same etymological meaning of "birth." A notable touch: the spelling “Nathalie” is distinctly French and far more common in French-speaking countries than in Scotland, where the simpler "Natalie" dominates. The name therefore carries a sophisticated, continental flavour when chosen in its French form.
Girl 14 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19886 babies
- Latest (2008)
- #6504 babies
- Total births
- 59since 1978
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 9%vs prior 5y